Conference Details
Two Days of Learning and Networking
March 29-March 31, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
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Quality housing is a critical component of self-sufficiency and community resilience. Affordable housing continues to be a concern throughout the state of Texas as demand continually exceeds the supply. Older housing stock and reduced buying power put more and more Texans at risk of not only paying more than they can afford for housing, but leave many faced with high energy burdens and limited ability to control energy costs.
The members of TACDC are among the most active developers of affordable housing and financiers of community development in the state. They have produced thousands of units of affordable housing and financed a significant number of ventures in business development. Additionally, in recent years our membership has expanded to include a number of community-based organizations whose primary missions include health care, education, and other services related to developing communities are becoming increasingly active in TACDC events.
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We want to invite you to participate in our 2026 conference to meet and interact with other members, supporters, funders, and other attendees. Your presence as an attendee, sponsor, or exhibitor will allow you to showcase your own community development services or products, learn from your peers, and provide the opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships or forge new ones.
Early Member Rate - $225
Early Non Member Rate - $275
Registrations Scholarships
Want to bring more people from your organization?
With one paid registration from your organization, the scholarship covers the costs of registration for one additional person from your organization who otherwise would not be able to attend due to budget constraints.
There will be a limited amount of scholarships to encourage organizations to register board members and staff who otherwise would not be able to attend the conference.
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To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the form below and indicate why you would like to attend the 2026 Texas Community Development Conference. If you are awarded a scholarship, we will contact you with the details.
For additional information, contact Robyn Murphy at robyn@tacdc.org or call 512.916.0508.
All scholarships have been awarded for the 2026 Community Development Conference.
AGENDA
Sunday
Registration Open 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Exhibitor Setup 3:0pm - 5:00pm
Welcome Reception - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Monday
​Welcome to Austin
Tamara Foster, New Hope Housing
José Miguel Anwar Velásquez, Austin City Council Member
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Breakfast Plenary: Updates on the Texas Economy & Household Conditions with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Xiaohan Zhang, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Presented by Marcus Vasquez, Stellar Bank
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Morning Breakouts:
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Leaving Money on the Table: Closing the Homestead Exemption Gap
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Joey Blatt, Child Poverty Action Lab | CPAL​
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Presented by: René Singleton, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
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CLT Session 1: Is a Community Land Trust Right for You? Building CLTs That Work in Texas
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Dr. Ashley Allen, Houston Community Land Trust
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Becky Bass, Fort Worth Community Land Trust
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Moderator: Sarah Geer, Rainwater Charitable Foundation
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Presented by Larsha Thomas, SouthState Bank
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Affordable Housing Development Opportunities on Faith-Based Land
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Ramiro Gonzales, City Impact Partners
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Christopher Kennedy, Emmaus Projects​
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Presented & Moderated by Ja'net Huling, Brompton Community Housing Corporation
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CDFI Track: Financing Housing Developers and their Projects
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Shobna Streng, Capital Impact Partners​
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Presented & Moderated by Derric Hicks, Texas Mezzanine Fund
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Lunch: Community Champion Award Luncheon Honoring Joy Horak-Brown
Award Presentation by Tamara Foster, New Hope Housing
Sponsored by Katherine Groves, PNC Bank
Join us for a conversation on community development with Community Champion Award Honoree Joy Horak-Brown of New Hope Housing & Walter Moreau of Foundation Communities
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Afternoon Breakouts:
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Demystifying Special Districts
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Summer Greathouse, Bracewell LLP
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Victor Toledo, Greenleaf Ventures
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Mandy DeMayo, City of Austin​
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Presented & Moderated by David Danenfelzer, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
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CLT Session 2: Strengthening Community Development Organizations through Governance & Partnerships
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Dr. Ashley Allen, Houston Community Land Trust
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Sarah Geer, Rainwater Charitable Foundation
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Moderator: Becky Bass, Fort Worth Community Land Trust
Presented by Sydnee Freeman, Capital Impact Partners
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CDFI - Navigating Loan Portfolio Performance in 2026: Strengthening Performance Without Losing Sight of Your Mission
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Douglas Craven, CAMEO Network
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Caleb Ostrander, CAMEO Network​
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Presented & Moderated by Gilbert Gerst, Bank of Texas
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Community Driven Growth in South Dallas: A Model for Equitable Corridor Development & Local Ownership
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Julie Saqueton, St. Philip’s School and Community Center
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Nicole Raphiel, St. Philip’s School and Community Center
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Dee Velvin, St. Philip’s School and Community Center
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Olena Borova, Community Investment Trust
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Presented & Moderated by Julia Durant Martinez, LISC
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Lightning Sessions:
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Affordable, Reliable, & Clean Energy with TEPRI
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Margo Weisz, TEPRI​
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Earned Wage Access Apps: Skimming Fees from Texans' Paychecks
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Ann Baddour, Texas Appleseed​
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Housing for the Creative Soul of the City
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Andrew Bucknall, Blackland CDC​
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CDFI Track - Disaster Recovery with LiftFund
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Amy Hereford, LiftFund
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Adrian Gonzalez, LiftFund
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Adam Henson, LiftFund
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Tuesday
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Breakfast Plenary:
Future Directions of Philanthropy in Texas
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Julian Huerta, St. David’s Foundation
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Monica Christopher, The Meadows Foundation
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Charlie Glover, The T.L.L. Temple Foundation
Presented by Juan Solis, Truist Bank
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Morning Breakouts:
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GREEN+: How Foundation Communities Implements Green Certification and Why
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Jason Haskins, Foundation Communities​
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Katelynn Essig, Foundation Communities
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Regina Nippert, Green+ & Human Systems and Strategies Design
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Moderated by Karen Brooks-Crosby, Green+ & Mae B. Real Estate Development
Presented by Juan Nathan, Regions Bank
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Single-Stair Reform: Expanding Midrise Housing Options in Texas
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Chris Gannon, Shams Gannon Architecture
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Felicity Maxwell, Texans for Housing
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Presented & Moderated by Jeff Baloutine, Sustainable Orgs LLC/Covenant Community Capital
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Primer on Nonprofit Mergers
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Dana Moore, Compass Advisors LLC​
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Presented & Moderated by Andrea Glispie, Charles Schwab Bank
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CDFI: Capitalizing Purpose: How Banks Invest in CDFIs to Multiply Impact
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Rey Garcia, Texas National Bank​
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Amber Kani, DreamSpring
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Ross Folkenroth, Woodforest Bank
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TC Alexander, Bank of Texas
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Moderated by Amber Kani, Dreamspring
Presented by Ross Folkenroth, Woodforest Bank
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Lunch Speaker: The Future of Water in Texas
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Dr. Robert Mace - Executive Director & Chief Water Policy Officer of The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment
Presented by Ryan Coaxum, Moody Bank
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Afternoon: Community Development Tour
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The Mueller Foundation
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Chestnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation
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Blackland Community Development Corporation
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Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation​
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Building Community
Developing Capacity
Creating Opportunity
TACDC is a trade association, created through the cooperative efforts of its members. TACDC has over 130 members spanning the state and reflecting Texas' diversity and geography.
Our membership is engaged in producing affordable housing and community economic development. TACDC promotes a supportive environment at the local, state and federal levels on behalf of those that create and preserve homes, jobs, small businesses and other community assets.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Roundtable members automatically qualify for this level.
The two day conference is scheduled for Sunday, March 29th through Tuesday, March 31, 2026 with a potential training on Wednesday April 1 at the Doubletree by Hilton Austin. We are anticipating an overwhelming response for the event with participation from community development corporations, for profit and nonprofit real estate developers, financial institutions, community development financial institutions, government officials, social service agencies, and many others.
Sponsorship opportunities at Texas Community Development Conference include:
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Evening Welcome Reception
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Offsite Networking Reception
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Keynote and Meal Speakers
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Trainings
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Breakout Sessions
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Networking Breaks
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Don’t miss out on the chance to play an important role in the Texas Community Development Conference!
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EXHIBITORS
Interested in exhibiting at the 2026 Texas Community Development Conference?
Exhibit Space Includes:
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One 6ft table
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Two Chairs
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Signage Space
Exhibitor Benefits Include:
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One Conference Registration
(includes all conference sessions and meals)
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Listing in conference program
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Access to all attendees
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Attendee contact list
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Non Profit Exhibitor Fee $500
Exhibitor Fee $750
Electricity Add-on $30
2026 Exhibitors
Interested in exhibiting at the 2026 Conference?
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HOTEL INFORMATION
We have negotiated a rate of $179 per night at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin.
Make your reservations now as this great rate won't last. The room block ends February 27th.
Any reservations canceled within 48 hours of arrival will be charged first nights room and tax.
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March 29 - March 31, 2026 (optional training on April 1)
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
6505 North IH 35
Austin, Texas 78752
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Room Rate $179*
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*Total price is $181, price includes 1.00% state mandated fee​​​
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